variante
“variante” means “variant” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
variant
Also: version, variation
📝 In Action
Esta es una variante regional del español.
B1This is a regional variant of Spanish.
Científicos estudian una nueva variante del virus.
B2Scientists are studying a new variant of the virus.
Existen muchas variantes de este juego de mesa.
B1There are many variations of this board game.
bypass
Also: alternative route
📝 In Action
Tomamos la variante para no entrar en el centro de la ciudad.
B2We took the bypass to avoid going into the city center.
Hay mucho tráfico en la variante por un accidente.
B2There is a lot of traffic on the bypass due to an accident.
Sigue las señales que indican la variante.
B1Follow the signs indicating the bypass.
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Quick Quiz: variante
Question 1 of 3
If you are driving in Spain and want to avoid a busy town center, what should you look for?
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From the Latin 'varians', which is a form of the verb 'variare', meaning to change or make different.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'variante' masculine or feminine?
It is always feminine (la variante), even if the object it refers to (like a virus or a game) might be masculine.
Can I use 'variante' to mean 'different'?
Not exactly. Use it as a noun to mean 'a different version'. If you want an adjective meaning 'different', use 'diferente' or 'distinto'.
Is it used the same way in Latin America and Spain?
The meaning of 'a different version' is used everywhere. However, the meaning of 'bypass road' is much more common in Spain than in Latin America.